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Orchids to
Brian Blair for his warm and witty write up about the students’ Polar Plunge and to teacher and sponsor Andrew Larson for his innovative leadership.
all the local mail carriers who work so hard to deliver our mail, in spite of sometimes difficult circumstances.
Greg Harter’s excellent letter.
Greg Harter’s stellar letter to the editor.
Jill Arnholt for winning 2022 girls swimming sectional coach of the year.
Sam Battin for shoveling snow off three families’ driveways and walks.
Maryann Kessens for placing my newspaper on my doorstep each day, a wonderful thoughtful neighbor.
the snowplow drivers for clearing the streets in Hope.
spot-on opinions from Rep. Greg Pence and Greg Harter.
the young man who turned around and scooped the snow so I could get to my mailbox, your dad would be proud of you, thank you, from Mrs. Hawley.
great letters from Greg Pence and Greg Harter, speaking true and uncensored speech.
Mike Schmidt for his documentary stating one person has no right to overturn the will of the people.
Greg Harter for his letter to the editor, from someone who completely agrees.
Onions to
the political party pretending that Jan. 6 didn’t happen.
devolving to breaking into a trailer and burning it isn’t a criminal offense, but gets you tips of where to stay next.
groups removing historical monuments now outraged over proposals to limit the re-envisioning basic history in schools.
not supporting Senate Bill 17 since materials should be readily available in any adult bookstore and not in a public library.
complaining about not getting an early morning alert on travel conditions.
the letter to the editor from the federal representative.
the almost daily reminder for three weeks of a doctor’s appointment even after confirmation, how more annoying can this possibly be?
the legislature trying to turn back the clock by banning books and discriminating against LGBT citizens.
the owners of the longhorn cow with no shelter in a pen and nowhere to get in out of the cold and all by himself.
the elected official writing about inaccessibility to the Capitol resulting in no bipartisan bills being passed when smart voters know that’s not the real problem.
official who has forgotten the pandemic and an insurrection where they wanted to kill his brother under the direction of his party leader which is why the Capitol isn’t open.
Happy Birthday to
Luis Castillo, from your family and co-workers.
Karen Cole, from your family, co-workers and Donna.
Diane Bringman, from JoAnne A.
Terri Hurd, from Mom.
Sande Hummel, from Deb.
Betty Schaefer/Mom on No. 91, from the family.
Kathryn, love from your husband Jim.
Happy Belated Birthday to
Cheryl Henry, from your family.
ANOTHER beautiful morning
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